1. Avian Flu in Tyson
Chickens: Tyson Foods slaughtered and buried 15,000 hens after
some of their hens tested positive for avian flu in Arkansas. So far,
authorities have not ordered any recalls of Tyson products although
officials at the Centers for Disease Control said a 2004 outbreak of the
same virus at a Canadian poultry plant made two people sick.

To read the full article please visit
http://www.wesh.com/health/16488170/detail.html

2. "The eating of meat extinguishes the
seed of great compassion."~ Mahaparinirvana Sutra, Buddhist

3. Cod Fall Linked to
Toxic Tide: According to scientists the fall in cod stocks in
the Baltic Sea in recent decades increased numbers of algal blooms,
known as "toxic tides", which can be poisonous to people, fish and other
wildlife, and may be on the increase worldwide.

To read the full article please visit
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7386458.stm

Overfishing is not only leading to alarming low rates of fish stocks,
but also to devastating consequences for people and other wildlife.
Taking care of God's Creation is our sacred responsibility and
privilege; and unless humanity stops supporting the fishing industry, we
are failing in our role of good stewards of God's Creation.

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as
you are doing.”

Paul's exhortation reminds us of the importance of encouraging one
another, in good and in bad times. It helps us stay in course and keep
giving the best of us.

5. The Worst Way of
Farming: The New York Times' editorial on May 31 titled "The
Worst Way of Farming" exposes the reality behind factory farming where
millions of animals are crowded together in inhumane conditions, causing
significant environmental threats and unacceptable health risks for
workers, their neighbors and the rest of us. The reports by the Pew
Charitable Trusts and the Union of Concerned Scientists recommend new
regulations such us a phasing-out of confinement systems, a ban on
antibiotics used only to promote animal growth and strict pollution
regulation.

To read the full article please visit
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/31/opinion/31sat4.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

6. Moby on Veganism: Moby,
musician and animal advocate, shares why he's adopted a plant-based diet
for more than 20 years, citing mainly compassionate choices. He also
explains how he relates to people who don't support veganism and how his
choice of diet has shaped his life and ideals.

To read the full article please visit
http://deliciouslivingmag.com/greenliving/moby-veganism/